Unless otherwise stated, BBC field trips and webinars are open to all participants and are free to attend. Most field trips do not need preregistration though all webinars do. While you do not need to be a club member to attend, we hope you will join us. See the Field Trip FAQ for answers to general questions. Contact leaders for more details about specific trips.
Field Trips / Events for April 19, 2026
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Arlington Reservoir
We will search for early spring migrants including waterfowl and shorebirds. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.
Lost Pond, Brookline
A short, two mile loop over slightly hilly trails looking for resident woodland birds and early migrants, namely Hairy Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, kinglets, Yellow-rumped and Pine Warblers, and possibly Great Horned Owl. We will also check the grassy slopes next to the pond and recycling center for sparrows and other grassland birds. There is a
Weston College Land
We'll search this local hotspot for overwintering birds like Red-breasted Nuthatches, sparrows, and ducks as well as early spring migrants including Palm Warblers, kinglets, and hopefully Louisiana Waterthrush! Mostly flat woodland trails and fields, possibly muddy in places.
Brook Farm Historic Site
Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species, including uncommon and rare flycatchers, swallows & warblers. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk, though there are some rough patches. A water
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
A two-hour walk, about 1.5 miles, over easy to moderate gravel roads and trails in search of seasonal specialties. Boots advisable. Restrooms are available. In case of inclement weather check with leader night before trip (text ok). Cosponsored by DCR. For more Information see: https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
Squantum Point Park (Early Birders Series)
Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Squantum Point Park! Located in northern Quincy along the coast, Squantum Point is a former naval airfield turned birding hotspot in the Boston vicinity. Thanks to the variety of habitats found in the park, it provides unique opportunities to get great looks at migrating species! As
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We hope to see you out birding soon!
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Birding 101 | Birding Boston | Conservation Series | Family Friendly | Limited Mobility | Pelagic | Meeting | Public Transportation